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STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF FORESTRY
FAIRBANKS-DELTA AREA FORESTRY
PRELIMINARY BEST INTEREST FINDING AND
DECISION FOR
CARIBOU – GLACIER
TIMBER HARVEST AREA
NC-1374-D
April 6, 2018
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I. PROPOSED ACTION
Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) is proposing to offer for sale approximately 470 acres of white spruce
timber from state lands in the Caribou Creek and Glacier Creek drainages. The volume to be offered totals
approximately 5,000,000 board feet. DOF would sell the timber as negotiated, competitive bid, or value-
added timber sales for commercial use. Some of the land covered by this Preliminary Best Interest Finding
(PBIF) appeared in the Delta Area Five Year Schedule of Timber Sales (FYSTS) as Rowland #1. A com-
bined BIF/FLUP, “Rowland #1”, under went Agency review in August of 2006. Due to the large fire salvage
operations that occurred from the Camp Creek fire and archeological concerns, completion of the public re-
view on the Rowland #1 proposal did not occur. Given the significant amount of time that has passed and
excluding one of the harvest units that had previously been proposed, DOF is reissuing a PBIF and a
draft FLUP for the proposed harvest area.
The management objectives for the proposed timber sales are:
• Provide timber products for the industry and the state and local economy.
• Return the site to a young productive mixed stand forest to include balsam poplar, birch, aspen, and
white spruce.
• Provide firewood for the residential heating needs of interior Alaska communities
• Protect valuable non-timber resources by applying Best Management Practices for Timber Harvest
Operations (BMPs) to all timber harvest activities.
II. STATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The Division is taking this action under the authority of
• AS 38.05.035(e) Best Interest Finding;
• AS 38.05.110-120 and 11 AAC 71, Timber Sale Statutes and Regulations; and
• AS 41.17.010-950 and 11 AAC 95 Forest Resources and Practices Statutes and Regulations.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD
The Division will maintain an administrative record regarding the decision of whether to proceed with the
action as proposed. This record will be maintained at DOF’s Fairbanks Office filed as NC 1374-D.
IV. SCOPE OF DECISION
This preliminary best interest finding (PBIF) is the first part of step three of a six-step process to design, sell,
and administer timber sales. The following list summarizes the overall process:
Step 1: Regional planning. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) develops area plans and state forest
management plans to designate appropriate uses for State land, classify the land accordingly, and establish
management guidelines for multiple use. These plans determine where timber sales are an allowed use, and
what other uses must be considered when designing and implementing sales. Subsequent land use decisions
must be consistent with the area plans. The area in this PBIF is covered by the Tanana Valley State Forest
Plan (TVSFP) and the Tanana Basin Area Plan (TBAP). The finding also considers the Interagency Wildland
Fire Management Plan. There are no Community Wildfire Protection Plans in this area. The proposed area is
not within a municipality; therefore no municipal plans apply.
Step 2: Five-year Schedule of Timber Sales (AS 38.05.113). Delta Area Forestry (DAF) prepares a Five-year
Schedule of Timber Sales every other year. The Schedule identifies proposed sales, including their location,
volume, and main access routes. The Five-year Schedules are scoping documents that provide an opportunity
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for public, agency, and industry to identify potential issues and areas of interest for further consideration in
the best interest finding and Forest Land Use Plan. A proposed timber sale must appear in at least one of the
two Five-year Schedules preceding the sale.
Step 3: Best Interest Finding. A best interest finding is the decision document that:
• Establishes the overall area within which the timber sale may occur,
• Determines the amount of timber that will be offered for sale and the duration of the sale,
• Sets the overall harvest and reforestation strategy for the sale area,
• Determines whether the sale proposal complies with the Constitutional requirement to manage for sus-
tained yield by evaluating the amount of timber in the sale and the annual allowable cut for the affected
area,
• Selects the appropriate method of sale (i.e., competitive or negotiated sale), and
• Determines the appraisal method that will be used to determine the sale price.
The Preliminary Best Interest Finding (PBIF) is intended to provide sufficient information for reviewers to
ensure that the best interest of the State will be served by the proposed action.
After public and agency review of the PBIF, DOF will review comments, make changes as appropriate, and
issue a final best interest finding (BIF). DOF must adopt a final BIF before selling timber. A person affected
by the final decision who provided timely written comment or public hearing testimony on the preliminary
decision may appeal it, in accordance with 11 AAC 02.
Step 4: Forest Land Use Plans (AS 38.05.112). Prior to authorizing harvest of timber on any area greater
than 10 acres, the DOF must adopt a site-specific Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) for the harvest area. DOF
will prepare FLUPs for the harvest areas within the overall sale area covered by this best interest finding.
FLUPs specify the site, size, timing, and harvest methods for harvest unit within the sale area. FLUPs also
address site-specific requirements for access construction and maintenance, reforestation, and multiple use
management. Draft FLUPs will be based on additional field work, agency and community consultation, and
site-specific analyses by DOF, and will be subject to public and agency review.
Step 5: Timber sales and contracts. Following adoption of the final best interest finding, and completion of
the FLUP(s), DOF will offer the timber for sale by auctioning competitive sales and/or negotiating some sales
with purchasers. The Division will sign a contract with the winning bidder for each sale. The contract will
include stipulations to ensure compliance with the best interest finding, FLUP, and statutory requirements.
Step 6: Sale administration. DOF administers timber sales and conducts field inspections to ensure compli-
ance with the final best interest finding, FLUP, timber sale contract, and applicable laws, including the Alaska
Forest Resources and Practices Act and regulations (AS 41.17 and 11 AAC 95), and forest management stat-
utes and regulations in AS 38.05 and 11 AAC 71.
V. PROJECT LOCATION, LAND STATUS, AND DESCRIPTION
A. Location
This PBIF covers approximately 2,400 acres of State land lying between the Caribou and Glacier
Creek drainages. The upland area is bounded by Glacier Creek (south and east) and Caribou Creek
(north and west). One unit, number 10, is north of Caribou Creek and has proposed access by crossing
Caribou Creek. Approximately 1,000 acres are Forest Classified, Subunit 7A2, and are managed un-
der the TBAP guidelines. Approximately 1,500 acres are with in the TVSF, Subunit 8C, and are
managed under the TVSF guidelines. All the proposed sale areas have been listed in at least two Del-
ta Area FYSTS.
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The project area is located within Sections 25,26,35,36 Township 6 South, Range 9 East; Sections 30,
31 Township 6 South, Range 10 East; Section 1,2 Township 7 South, Range 9 East; Sections 6, 7
Township 7 South, Range 10 East Fairbanks Meridian, Alaska.
B. Map Location
This area is found on USGS quads: Big Delta B-4 (see attached maps).
C. Title status
The proposed timber harvest areas are on Forest Classified State land in portions of two townships;
the remaining harvest areas lie within two other townships in the TVSF management area. The ac-
quisition authority and land classification is as follows;
Township & Range Acquisition Authority Classification Order
T 6 S, R 9E, FMR GS-3702- General Grant NC-82-065
T 6 S, R 10E, FMR GS-3703- General Grant NC-82-065
T 7 S, R 9E, FMR GS-1161- General Grant NC-90-002
T 7S, R 10E, FMR GS-1134 – General Grant NC-90-002
Multiple subsurface mineral claims exist through out the area. Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) does
not anticipate any adverse impacts to mineral claims; all claim markers or signage that is found will be
protected during harvest operations. Removal of the timber from the proposed harvest locations as well
as roads created during harvest may facilitate mineral extraction activities.
D. Land use planning, classification, and management intent
The proposed area is within the TVSF in the following unit(s): Shaw Creek - Subunit 8C commercial
timber management. Proposed harvest areas located in the TBAP management area is located in the Del-
ta-Salcha sub-region, subunit 7A2, designated for Forestry (primary use), Public Recreation, and Wildlife
Habitat.
Highly sensitive cultural sites exist in the Shaw Creek area and are noted in the TVSF management guide-
lines. None of the proposed timber sales impact these highly sensitive areas. Most of the area is open for
and has been placed under lease, for mining activity. Caribou Creek is listed as a special management
zone and subject to streamside management requirements.
The Interagency Fire Management Plan includes these lands in the “Full” protection category.
This area is outside of any organized borough or municipality and is not subject to any municipal plans.
E. Current access and land use:
Existing access is via all season Pogo Mine Road to mile 12 where sale access begins. There are 6 ap-
proaches planned to the Pogo Road that have been approved. Approximately 8.5 miles of roads are antic-
ipated to be constructed to access all of the proposed sale areas. All sale units are anticipated to be acces-
sible year-round and as such all-season road construction methods will be utilized.
Current land use in the area has been primarily timber harvesting. No know trap lines exist in the area.
Due the Pogo road use regulations; very limited hunting, if any, occurs.
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F. Background and description of proposal
1. Background: A smaller timber harvest proposal, Rowland #1, underwent initial agency scoping
in August of 2008. During this initial scoping, cultural resource concerns resulted in the initiation
of an archaeological reconnaissance survey. This survey, “Archaeological Reconnaissance Sur-
vey of Units 1 and 6 of “Rowland #1 Timber Sale NC-1374-D Shaw Creek Drainage, Alaska”
was completed in September of 2007. DOF is excluding the harvest unit previously labeled
Unit 1. Due to excessive timber salvage opportunities resulting from the Camp Creek and Gilles
Creek wildland fires, little to no activity occurred on completing the Rowland #1 timber sale
package.
DOF is implementing “geographic area” Best Interest Findings in some areas, which allows a
broader geographic area management opportunity. Specific and detailed management actions
will be detailed in successive FLUP(s), written in areas where a BIF has been completed.
2. Timber volume and sustained yield: The anticipated harvest acreage is approximately 480 acres.
The expected harvest volumes are expected to be approximately 5,000,000 board feet (5,000
MBF) or approximately 1,500,000 cubic feet (15,000 CCF).
The Delta Area Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) is calculated at approximately 2,747 acres of har-
vest annually. The Sustained Yield (SY) volume is calculated at over 5,200,000 cubic feet annu-
ally. Harvest duration for this proposal is expected to occur over a 10-year period. This action
alone or in combination with timber sales (proposed or sold) will not exceed the Delta AAC or
SY volume due to the proposed harvest duration or anticipated sale schedule.
3. Harvest unit design: The sale consists of 10 units with a total of approximately 470 acres. The
boundaries of units 1-5 are located along naturally occurring vegetative type changes. The
boundaries of units 6-10 have not been marked on the ground, but will eventually be located us-
ing vegetative types, harvest systems, access, wildlife, archaeological and silvicultural considera-
tions. The location of boundaries and access routes for units 6-10 will avoid any obvious geolog-
ical formations that would potentially have prehistoric use, like the ridge that is adjacent to the
north side of unit 7.
Mature aspen, birch and spruce will be left around the sale periphery to serve as future seed tree
sources. Clearcut and partial cut harvest methods will be utilized to harvest the timber sale units.
Initial sale design (Rowland#1) is to harvest all the white spruce larger than 9 inches DBH in
units 1-5, aspen and birch over 6 inches DBH in units 6 and 8 and all species to a 6” DBH for
fuelwood use in units 8, 10 and 11. However, markets have evolved that could utilize the small
diameter white spruce timber. Actual unit harvest methods will be determined and described in
the FLUP document.
The Pogo Mine Management has requested that all the trees be harvested adjacent to the Pogo
Road to limit the potential for “leave trees” falling into the road after the harvest is completed.
The contract will require the purchaser to remove all trees that could fall into the road.
a. Reforestation and site preparation: The sale area will be reforested in compliance with the
Forest Resources and Practices regulations (11 AAC 95.375-.390) Natural regeneration will
be utilized initially for regeneration. Scarification within the harvested units will be incorpo-
rated to facilitate natural regeneration. If natural regeneration is insufficient DOF will utilize
inter-planting to establish stocking sufficient to meet Forest Practice requirements.
b. Access design and construction: Access design, construction, and maintenance will comply
with the Forest Resources and Practices regulations (11 AAC 95.285-.355).
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The proposed forest access road will be constructed to a secondary all-season road standard
as described in Appendix F of the TVSFMP. Roads will be constructed by removing the
trees, vegetative mat, and constructing the road using cuts and fills with earth-moving equip-
ment. Roads will initially be constructed to a 12 to 16-foot width. Roads may be located on
side slopes that vary from 5 to 35%. Road grades vary from 0 to 10% with an average of
5%. Debris from the road construction will be placed below the road.
One crossing of Caribou Creek may be created to access proposed Unit 10. The proposed
crossing would be in the uppermost headwaters of Caribou Creek in Section 26 T06S R09E.
Due to the anticipated need of installing a bridge, for all-season access, over this crossing; de-
tailed economic and road layout and design considerations will need to be undertaken by
DOF. Information regarding this bridge crossing, if needed, will be discussed and detailed in
subsequent FLUP(s) that include this sale area.
The proposed roads have potential to erode after construction due to the road grades. Water
bars will be placed in the road to prevent erosion. The contract will require gravel to be
placed on the approaches to the Pogo Road. New roads are not expected to have erosion that
could not be mitigated and will be left open after the sale to facilitate additional forest man-
agement of the area. DOF will be responsible for erosion control after the sale is terminated.
Due to the possibility of mining operations impacting the road system, long term easements
may be pursued by DOF for primary routes.
c. Appraisal method: DOF will appraise the timber value in compliance with 11 AAC 71.092.
Based on transactional evidence and market demand for saw logs/ cabin logs and fuelwood
volume, DOF will apply a likely value for those delivered products. The State will be com-
pensated based on that market rate minus the estimated total harvest cost. DOF will factor in
local demand, timber type, amount of decay, and economies of scale in its decision to differ-
entiate the cordwood from the sawlog volumes in the FLUP(s). The method of payment will
be determined by DOF as either lump sum or possibly multiple payment units.
F. Resources and management
1. Timber
a. Timber stand composition and structure: The forest stand within units 1-5, is predominantly
mature white spruce sawtimber, units 7 and 10 are primarily over mature pole timber. There
is approximately 15-20% mixed species of aspen, birch and poplar in the sale area but the
predominate species is white spruce. Units 6 and 8 are predominately birch and aspen pole
and sawtimber. Unit 9 is a mixed overmature stand of poletimber spruce, birch and aspen.
Portions of all the harvest units have white spruce saplings and pole-sized trees beneath the
canopy of white spruce. Mature balsam poplars were found interspersed throughout the sale
area. The forested stands surrounding the sale areas are comprised of a variety of stand mix-
tures including mature white spruce, black spruce, birch, and aspen.
Units 3 and 5 were impacted by wildland fire during the 2010 Gilles Creek incident. Approx-
imately 6 acres from unit 3 and 3.5 acres from unit 5 were included in NC 1506-D Glacier
Creek Fire Salvage. The dozer line established by the fire operations will be used as the de-
lineation between NC 1506-D and the subsequent sale areas to be offered under this BIF.
Wind throw damage (September 2012 event) was noted through out the sale areas.
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b. Stand silvics: The Fairbanks-Delta Area goal for regenerating harvest areas that are predomi-
nantly mature white spruce or birch is to establish a mixed species forest of hardwoods and
white spruce, with white spruce being the predominate species. Old stands are to be rejuve-
nated to a fully stocked mixed stand of young healthy trees while retaining some residual
trees resulting from leave trees left in the unit. Young forests provide future crop trees and
food for wildlife. Residual leave trees provide some seed sources, nesting sites, and other
benefits.
A combination of environmental and economic factors has influenced the Delta Area to favor
heavy partial harvests in combination with natural seeding. Partial harvests can result in a
wide range of the number of sapling to pole-sized trees per acre. The average harvest area
has about 20 saplings and pole-sized mixed species trees left per acre. Some acres have no
trees left and other sites have up to 100 saplings and pole-sized trees per acre left after har-
vest. The strong winds in the Delta Area combined with summer drought which typically oc-
curs during the summer solstice period, cause a very high mortality of white spruce seedlings
that germinate in May or early June. Partial harvesting allows some shading during the 20+
hour sunlight period and slows wind velocities to moderate the effect of desiccation of ger-
minates and increases their survival rate.
These proposed sale areas will be partially harvested or clearcut. The mature sized balsam
poplars will be protected from damage during the harvest to serve as cavity nesting trees and
woody debris in the future. Mature white spruce will be left around the perimeters of the
harvest units to provide seed sources for regeneration.
Portions of the sale may be scarified to aid in warming the soil and improving regeneration of
white spruce. Scarification can also improve the regeneration of woody shrubs and decidu-
ous trees for wildlife browse and cover. The forester will make a final determination for the
need to scarify any particular area within the sale after the harvest is completed. Any areas
that are expected to be deficient in meeting the Forest Practices Act standard of 450 trees es-
tablished by the 7th year will be planted with white spruce seedlings.
c. Topography and Soils: The proposed sale will be designed and managed to prevent signifi-
cant impairment of the land and water with respect to renewable resources (AS 41.17.060(c)
(5)). The proposed sale is on hilly topography above and below the Pogo Road. The eleva-
tion of the sale boundaries extends from 1150 feet to 1,600 feet. Slopes within the sale vary
from 5 to 50% with the average being about 25%. Soils are anticipated to be sandy loess over
fractured rock. The loess is estimated to be 3 to 10 feet in thickness.
2. Agriculture. No known or anticipated future agricultural activity is expected in the proposed har-
vest areas.
3. Wildlife habitat and harvest. Most common species of wildlife that are normally found in interior
Alaska forests inhabit the area. There are no known critical or important wildlife areas in or near
the proposed sale or access routes. All the mature balsam poplar trees will be protected for cavity
nesting birds. Timber sale operators will be encouraged but not required to leave dead standing
white spruce for cavity nesting birds.
The timber sale harvest will afford more sunlight to the forest floor and will increase the produc-
tion of browse species for moose. The increase in sunlight will also enhance the production of a
variety of berries and seeds eaten by grouse and other animals.
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The area becomes accessible to trappers during the winter when Shaw Creek Flats freezes. Peo-
ple do hunt for moose in Shaw Creek Flats with all terrain vehicles and air boats. No visible evi-
dence or documentation of recent hunting activities was noted in the sale area. There is no known
subsistence, recreational or commercial fishing near the sale.
4. Fish Habitat, water resources, and water quality. The proposed sale will be designed and man-
aged to protect fish habitat and water quality in compliance with the Forest Resources and Prac-
tices Act and regulations (AS 41.17 and 11 AAC 95) . Caribou Creek is listed as a “sensitive”
stream in the TVSFMP. No harvest activity is expected to occur directly adjacent to Caribou
Creek or Glacier Creek.
A stream crossing to access unit 10 on the North side of Caribou Creek is being considered, de-
tails of this crossing will be addressed in the FLUP review process. Due to the fish habitat man-
agement considerations for Class IIIC Caribou Creek (AWC 334-40-11000-2490-3375-4015), a
bridge is expected to be necessary for this crossing. No other streams or water resources are lo-
cated within the sale area boundary
5. Recreation, tourism, and scenic resources. Recreational use of this area is minimal. Trapping
and hunting are the only current recreation activities in the upper Shaw Creek Flats and surround-
ing hillsides and this is very limited due to the restricted access to the Pogo Road. Access to
Shaw Creek Flats vicinity has been by dog sled or snow machine during the winter or by air boats
and tracked vehicles during the hunting season. There is no evidence of recreation activity occur-
ring in the sale units or along the proposed access routes. There is no known tourism in the pro-
posed sale area.
6. Cultural Resources. DOF works with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to identify
and avoid known cultural, historic or prehistoric sites in planning the proposed access routes and
salvage areas. If additional archaeological sites are identified, proposed salvage areas and road
locations will be appropriately adjusted to avoid conflicts. If any historic or archaeological sites
are encountered during road construction or harvest activities, DOF will immediately inform
SHPO and act to protect the findings.
An archeological reconnaissance survey of units 1 through 5 was performed in September of
2007 by Charles Holmes; unit 5 was determined to have the highest likelihood of cultural signifi-
cance. No cultural sites were found in unit 5. During the sale layout and systematic grid cruise of
units 1-5, DOF saw no additional evidence of historic or archaeological artifacts or features.
There are no other known cultural, historic or prehistoric sites in the sale or along proposed ac-
cess routes.
The State Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) concurred with the original Rowland #1 sale
design and had no objection to DOF proceeding with the sale in October of 2008. DOF will fol-
low those prior recommendations and will follow the requirements of the Alaska Historic Preser-
vation Act. If any historic or archaeological sites are encountered, DOF will immediately cease
operations at the site and inform the State Historic Preservation Officer and act to protect the
findings.
7. Subsurface Resources. State status plats show mining claims throughout the area. There are no
known developed subsurface resources in the sale area. No adverse impacts are expected to occur
to these mining leases. All location or staking monuments found within the sale areas will be
protected and preserved.
G. Costs and benefits
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No negative economic cost impacts are anticipated with the sale of this timber resource. This proposed
sale is expected to provide more than 5,000,000 board feet of timber to the forest products industry in
Delta Junction and the surrounding areas. DOF anticipates direct and indirect revenues in excess of
$300,000 from the sale of the proposed timber. Typical economic multipliers for the forest industry is 5-7
times the sale revenue, thus a $1.5 million-dollar economic impact could be expected from the sale of this
timber.
Maintenance costs associated with this sale are expected to be very low due to the limited public access of
the Pogo Road. Possible use of some of the timber harvest to provide pelletized biomass fuels could help
reduce air quality problems in the urban areas of interior Alaska.
VI. PUBLIC AND AGENCY REVIEW
Both the public and State agencies are invited to comment on this Preliminary Best Interest Finding. Objec-
tions or comments pertaining to the proposed action must be received in writing by the DOF Delta Area Of-
fice by 4:00pm, June 11, 2018 to ensure consideration for review. Comments should be mailed to the State
of Alaska, Division of Forestry, 3700 Airport Way Delta Junction, AK 99737 or by email to
[email protected] For more information you may contact Paul Keech, Fairbanks-Delta Area Forest-
er, (907) 451-2601. To be eligible to appeal the final decision, a person must have provided written comment
by 4:00pm, June 11, 2018.
VII. ALTERNATIVES AND DISCUSSION
There are four possible alternatives to consider for this project area. A discussion of each of the alternatives
follows. All alternatives are consistent with the area plan and applicable statutes and regulations.
A. Continue the sale as proposed:
This alternative meets the objectives of DNR’s constitutional mandate and is consistent with the land
classification. Additional employment opportunities will occur associated with harvest operations,
saw milling and value-added processing. The sale boundaries are designed to minimize the potential
for loss of timber from wind-throw, maximize the feasibility of the sale to the State, and provide for
natural reforestation of the harvest area.
B. Modify the sale by making it smaller or larger:
The estimated volume and acreage of timber to be harvested as stated in this Best Interest Finding is
designed to accommodate the existing and emerging markets in Fairbanks in addition to the Delta
Junction vicinity. The sale area is of an adequate size to cover the costs to construct access and cover
the mobilization costs for operation. The sale boundaries are located in a manner to minimize the po-
tential for wind-throw. Moving the boundaries inward would increase the risk of wind-throw in the
units predominated by white spruce. Decreasing the size of the sale would make the sale(s) less fea-
sible to the State and the Purchaser. Extending the boundaries of the birch and aspen units is an op-
tion if warranted by the market.
C. Defer the sale to a later date:
Deferring harvest to a later date would fail to meet many of the objectives of the sale. In addition to
the economic loss to the State and the local timber industry there would be an extended risk to the
timber in the sale from wildfire, insect infestations, windthrow and other natural processes associated
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with over-mature timber. Loss of timber by wind-throw is a significant concern for the units adjacent
to the Pogo Road and did occur during the wind events dating back to September of 2012. The value
of the timber is anticipated to decline within the next 15 years for both the industry and the State.
D. Take no action:
This alternative would result in not meeting any of the objectives outlined for this management ac-
tion. Utilization of the forest resource would not be achieved. There would be no contribution to the
State and local economies.
VIII. RECOMMENDATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION
After due consideration of all pertinent information and alternatives, the DNR has reached the following Pre-
liminary Decision: To offer for sale approximately 470 acres of white spruce saw and pole timber to provide
sawtimber, fuelwood, biomass while improving habitat as proposed in Alternative A and described in this
PBIF. DOF finds that this preliminary decision satisfies the objectives stated in this document and it is in the
best interest of the State to proceed with this action under its authority of AS 38.05.035(e) (Powers and Duties
of the Director) & AS 38.05.110-120; 11 AAC 71 (Timber Sale Statutes and Regulations.
A person is eligible to participate in any appeal or request for reconsideration to the final finding if s/he has
submitted comment to the preliminary finding and decision during the comment period.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Keech, Fairbanks-Delta Area Forester (907) 451-2601.
___________________________________ ______________
John “Chris” Maisch, Director Date
Alaska Division of Forestry
IX. ATTACHMENTS
Maps of the proposed project area follow.